• Did Jesus want to escape the crucifixion?

    The article addresses the question of Jesus praying to avoid crucifixion, exploring Gospel passages that show both his desire to escape suffering and his determination to follow God's will.

    Matthew 26.39 (King James Version) :
    And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
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